Establishes a mattress producer responsibility program in Washington, requiring producers to participate in organizations that manage collection.
The bill mandates that mattress producers in Washington participate in producer responsibility organizations to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of mattresses. These organizations must register annually with the Department of Ecology and submit approved plans for implementation. Plans must include performance goals, methods for funding, and strategies for public education and outreach. The bill sets collection goals, requires coordination with other programs, and prohibits charging consumers fees for program costs.
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